本片以上世纪六十年代的本地家庭为主轴,通过成员的际遇,带出早期的甘榜生活以及后来的组屋生活,剧情横跨数十年。 电影也将体现新加坡如何从一个以方言为主流语言的社会演变成华语到现今英语的过程,从中回顾流失的方言。它也会融入导演的许多亲身经历,并将安插多首怀旧歌曲。 After the 1969 nationwide floods, Zhao Di takes over her father's family farm with the help of reformed gangster Ah Long. As Singapore's economy prospers, the Singaporean mindset is also forced to change with the times. Osman catches his teenage son, Ahmad practicing with his rock band. As a conservative man, Osman believes rock music will have a negative influence on Ahmad. Father and son argue over their different opinions, causing Ahmad to run away. Meanwhile, Ah Hee and Rani decide to get married. But their traditional parents disapprove of their marriage. In 1977, the Government begins expropriating land for redevelopment, forcing villagers from their kampongs. Licensed farmland owners, such as Zhao Di, are financially compensated for their land. Ah Kun, Zhao Di's greedy brother accuses Zhao Di and Ah Long of having an affair to tarnish her name in front of the family. In the midst of Ah Kun's persistent accusations, Zhao Di's health takes a hit. Will Zhao Di be able to keep her hard-earned compensation money? What will become of her family if Zhao Di's health continues to deteriorate? As people change with time, will the kampong spirit remain?
一部描写三个青少年朋友景天,紫甯和郝仁的成长故事,叙述他们如何通过重重挑战和难关,披荆斩棘追逐梦想。过程中,他们认识了自己,体会到友谊的真谛,了解到如何处理与父母和老师之间的关系,以及如何鼓起勇气,捍卫自己一直坚持的信念。通过角色扮演这个长辈看来非常无聊的活动,三个朋友互相辅助学习,在彼此的帮助下,克服了各自的障碍。 郝仁教景天如何善用口才与供应商讨价还价来节省服装制作的成本,鼓励他勇敢表达。紫宁则把6v电影网绝招传授给景天,提拔他的自信心。间接的,景天克服了自己口吃的障碍,变得更有自信。紫甯和郝仁也在景天的影响下,在生活和学业上,更尽责和努力。 现今社会竞争尤其激烈,年轻的一代将如何在这个重视现实胜过创意思维的大环境下逆流而上,一路怀抱着梦想与希望寻找勇气和自信,闯出属于自己的一片天?